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To access this install, hold down the '''n''' key (for network) while the computer starts. As soon as the network icon starts blinking on the screen you may release the '''n''' key. | To access this install, hold down the '''n''' key (for network) while the computer starts. As soon as the network icon starts blinking on the screen you may release the '''n''' key. | ||
− | # At the first boot prompt enter an '''l''' (for linux). At the second boot prompt press | + | # At the first boot prompt enter an '''l''' (for linux). At the second boot prompt: |
− | #* ''' | + | #* If the system has a G4 processor, press ''return'' to default to installing the PPC version of Ubuntu 9.04. |
+ | #* If the system has a G5 processor, you must install the 64-bit version of Ubuntu 9.04. To do so, type '''jaunty64''' at the second boot prompt and press ''return''. | ||
# The installation will stop at the keyboard selection. Accept the defaults (No or USA) for the next 3 screens and the installation will continue automatically. | # The installation will stop at the keyboard selection. Accept the defaults (No or USA) for the next 3 screens and the installation will continue automatically. | ||
# If prompted to choose between wired and wireless network choose eth0 (wired) | # If prompted to choose between wired and wireless network choose eth0 (wired) | ||
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#**<code>badblocks -wvvf -c1024 -e1 /dev/sda</code> | #**<code>badblocks -wvvf -c1024 -e1 /dev/sda</code> | ||
#* It will take anywhere from 3 to 8 hours to run badblocks. | #* It will take anywhere from 3 to 8 hours to run badblocks. | ||
− | #* If there are any bad blocks we must replace the hard drive. | + | #** If there are any bad blocks we must replace the hard drive. |
− | #* If there are no bad blocks, you can proceed with the installation. To do this type "exit" to leave the shell, select "Partition drives" from the list, choose "Guided Partitioning" when the partitioner starts and then accept the defaults and the rest of the installation will proceed automatically. | + | #** If there are no bad blocks, you can proceed with the installation. To do this type "exit" to leave the shell, select "Partition drives" from the list, choose "Guided Partitioning" when the partitioner starts and then accept the defaults and the rest of the installation will proceed automatically. |
The remainder of the installation will take approximately 30 minutes and the computer will automatically reboot following the installation. | The remainder of the installation will take approximately 30 minutes and the computer will automatically reboot following the installation. | ||
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Revision as of 09:59, 21 September 2010
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Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, network cable, and power cord (as necessary) | |
Clear the PRAM |
While starting up, hold the Option+Apple+p+r keys. Continue holding the keys until the system chimes three times. Release the keys after the third chime is heard and shift quickly to the Option+Apple+o+f keys. |
Set the system clock and NVRAM in Open Firmware |
While starting up, hold the Option+Apple+o+f keys. Release the keys when the Open Firmware prompt comes up. In order to set the system clock in open firmware, you need to run a set of commands Open Firmware understands. The command you will be running uses the following syntax:
All values aside from the year should be two-digit numbers in 24-hour format. The year should be a four-digit number. Additionally, the clock needs to be set to UTC, so remember to add 7 hours to the current time if on regular time or 8 hours during Daylight Saving Time. For example, to set the clock to 1:58 PM on September 18th, 2009, the command would be
To reset the NVRAM type the following commands in the specified order:
The system will reboot after the reset-all command is entered. |
Start the network installation and run badblocks if necessary |
To access this install, hold down the n key (for network) while the computer starts. As soon as the network icon starts blinking on the screen you may release the n key.
The remainder of the installation will take approximately 30 minutes and the computer will automatically reboot following the installation. |
Start up Ubuntu |
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Set up the environment and verify hardware in the system |
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Test CD/DVD data and sound |
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Check if wireless works (if the system has a wireless card) | Use Network Manager to see if you can connect to Free Geek's wireless network. If you can, the wireless card works. |
Generate "printme" report for system |
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Power down the system, attach the printme sheet, and take to the store or place on storage shelf as appropriate. |